Objectives of HERCULES-C Phase III project The first objective of the present HERCULES-C project is to achieve further substantial reductions in fuel consumption, while at the same time optimising power production and usage. This will be achieved through advanced engine developments in combustion and fuel injection, as well as through improvements in ship energy management, and the use of engine technologies supporting transport mission management. The second objective is to maintain the performance of engines throughout their operational lifetime. This involves advanced materials and tribology developments to improve efficiency and reliability, as well as sensors, and monitoring and measurement technologies to improve the controllability and availability of marine power plants. The third specific objective of HERCULES-C is to achieve near-zero emissions by integrating the various technologies developed in the previous collaborative research efforts. Increased efficiency and reliability, reduced fuel consumption and emissions Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo together cover about 90% of the world’s marine engine market. These two major partner groups have been collaborating in the HERCULES programme since it was conceived in 2002 to develop new technologies to increase marine engine efficiency. In so doing, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, as well as gaseous and particulate emissions can be reduced, while engine reliability will be increased. Please visit the HERCULES websites • HERCULES-A (Phase I) 2004-2007 at www.ip-hercules.com • HERCULES-B (Phase II) 2008-2011 at www.hercules-b.com • HERCULES-C (Phase III) 2012-2014 at www.hercules-c.com For further information please contact: Prof. Nikolaos P. Kyrtatos HERCULES Coordinator npk.hc@lme.ntua.gr Mr Ilari Kallio General Manager, New Technologies & Innovation Wärtsilä Finland Oy ilari.kallio@wartsila.com Prof. Dr. Gunnar Stiesch Vice President, Advanced Engineering Four-Stroke MAN Diesel & Turbo SE gunnar.Stiesch@man.eu Wärtsilä in brief Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2011, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.2 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in nearly 170 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. www.wartsila.com Wärtsilä Corporation, press release |